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§ 906. Specific policies applicable to the first tier of the coastal zone

Consistent with the basic goals set forth in section 903(b) of this chapter, and except as may otherwise be specifically provided in this chapter, the policies set forth in this section shall apply to all proposed developments in the first tier of the coastal zone, and no such development shall be approved which is inconsistent […]

§ 907. The Coastal Land and Water Use Plan

The Coastal Land and Water Use Plan, identified as Document Numbers LWUP-1–4, inclusive, are hereby approved and shall be implemented. This plan shall be used to the maximum extent feasible as the long-range guide by the Commission, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Planning Office and any other agency of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, […]

§ 908. Coastal zone boundary maps

The boundaries and identification of the coastal zone, including the first and second tier established by this chapter, are shown on the Coastal Zone Management Plan Maps, identified as Document Number STCZM-1 to 5, SCCZM-1 to 11, SJCZM-1 to 4, and OICZM-1, inclusive, which are filed in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (with copies […]

§ 909. Areas of particular concern

The Commission may recommend, after reasonable notice and public hearings, designation of areas of particular concern within the first tier of the coastal zone and submit such recommendations to the Legislature for adoption. In recommending the designation of areas of particular concern, criteria for selection and implementing actions shall be included in a report prepared […]

§ 910. Coastal zone permit

(a) When required, terms and conditions. (1) On or after the effective date of this chapter, any person wishing to perform or undertake any development in the first tier of the coastal zone, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, shall obtain a coastal zone permit in addition to obtaining any other permit […]

§ 912. Planning program

(a) Setting of boundaries, establishment of titles, identification of access and amendments. The Commission, with the assistance of the Planning Office, the Attorney General and other public agencies, shall conduct a comprehensive survey of the shorelines of the United States Virgin Islands to establish the landward boundaries of such shorelines in accordance with this chapter; […]

§ 913. Enforcement, penalties and judicial review

(a) General. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity. (b) Enforcement. (1) Any person may maintain an action for declaratory and equitable relief to restrain any violation of this chapter. On a prima facie showing of a […]

§ 914. Board of Land Use Appeals

(a) Administrative appeals or coastal zone permit applications. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any aggrieved person may file an appeal of an action by the Commission, its Committees, or the Commissioner taken pursuant to section 910 or 911 of this chapter within forty-five days thereof with the Board of Land Use Appeals, […]

§ 901. Common name

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Act of 1978.